GS-3 PM ATMANIRBHAR SWASTH BHARAT SCHEME Recently, the Prime Minister talked about the need to address health issues in a holistic manner and to adopt a four-pronged strategy for a healthy India that includes implementing the PM AtmanirbharSwasth Bharat scheme. Four-Pronged Strategy for a Healthy India: Prevention of illness and …
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GS-3 NATIONAL HYDROGEN ENERGY MISSION The Union Budget for 2021-22 has announced a National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHM) that will draw up a road map for using hydrogen as an energy source. The initiative has the potential of transforming transportation. NHM initiative will capitalise on one of the most abundant …
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GS-1 SENKAKU ISLAND DISPUTE Recently, China called the Japan-USA mutual security pact a product of the Cold War following USA’s criticism of the presence of Chinese coast guard vessels in Japanese-claimed territorial waters. Important points: Th e 1960 Japan-USA mutual security treaty assures the USA would come to Japan’s aid …
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GS-1 SOLAR ROTATION Kodaikanal Solar Observatory Digitized Data probes Sun’s rotation over the century. Who conducted the study? Researchers led by a Ph.D. student from the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous institute under Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India Collaborators from Max Planck …
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GS-2 POTENTIAL TREATMENT FOR ALZHEIMER’S JNCASR Scientists develop a new molecule that could be a potential drug candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer’s. JNCASR – Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, autonomous institute under the Dept. of Science and Technology, GOI. Located in Bengaluru. Details: Scientists have developed a …
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GS-2 MEETING OF BRICS FINANCE AND CENTRAL BANK DEPUTIES India hosts First Meeting of BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies. Important points: India hosted a Meeting of BRICS Finance and Central Bank Deputies virtually. It was co-chaired by the Secretary, Economic Affairs, Finance Ministry and the Deputy Governor of …
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GS-3 GRANT OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS TO PRIVATE BANKS Embargo lifted on grant of government business to private banks. Details: The Government has lifted the embargo on private sector banks (only a few were permitted earlier) for the conduct of Government-related banking transactions such as taxes and other revenue payment facilities, …
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GS-3 RECORD FOODGRAIN PRODUCTION Record Foodgrain production of 303.34 million tonnes. Details: The second advance estimates of production of major crops reveal a record production of 303.34 million tonnes of food grains. According to the Agriculture Ministry, India’s foodgrain production is estimated to rise 2 per cent in 2020-21 crop …
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GS-3 PLI FOR IT HARDWARE Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme for IT Hardware. Background: The vision of the National Policy on Electronics 2019 is to position India as a global hub for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) by encouraging and driving capabilities in the country for developing core …
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GS-3 PLI FOR PHARMACEUTICALS Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals. Important points: The union cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Pharmaceuticals for the period 2020-21 to 2028-29. Background: The Indian pharmaceutical industry is the 3rd-largest in the world by volume and is worth USD …
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